Watching Los Rojiblancos: Your Guide to Catching Atlético Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup on TV
Atlético Madrid, known for their fierce competitive spirit and tactical prowess under Diego Simeone, are set to make their debut in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025. As one of the formidable European contenders, Los Rojiblancos will be aiming to make a significant impact on the global stage, and fans around the world will be eager to follow their journey.
Here's your comprehensive guide on where to watch all of Atlético Madrid's matches at the FIFA Club World Cup on TV and through streaming platforms.
Atlético Madrid's FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Schedule
Atlético Madrid has been drawn into Group B of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, a challenging group that includes Paris Saint-Germain (France), Botafogo (Brazil), and Seattle Sounders FC (USA). Their group stage fixtures are as follows (all times PDT/GMT-7, as the tournament is held on the US West Coast for their games):
- Sunday, June 15: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid (Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena - 12:00 PM PDT)
- Thursday, June 19: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Atlético Madrid (Lumen Field, Seattle - 3:00 PM PDT)
- Monday, June 23: Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo (Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena - 12:00 PM PDT)
Should Atlético Madrid successfully navigate this tough group and qualify, they will progress to the knockout stages, with the Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and potentially the Final on Sunday, July 13.
Where to Watch Atlético Madrid's Matches on TV and Streaming
The broadcasting rights for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 are primarily held by DAZN globally, with strategic sub-licensing agreements in key regions to provide extensive coverage.
Global Coverage: DAZN (Free to View)
The most impactful news for Atlético Madrid fans worldwide is that DAZN has secured the global broadcasting rights for the entire FIFA Club World Cup 2025. This means that in most territories where DAZN operates, you can watch all 63 matches, including every Atlético Madrid game, live and free to view simply by registering for a free DAZN account with an email address.
DAZN is widely accessible on a variety of devices, including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and web browsers, offering convenient viewing options for fans across the globe.
Watching in the United Kingdom (UK):
For Atlético Madrid supporters in the UK, you have excellent options:
- Channel 5: In a significant move, Channel 5 has secured a sub-licensing agreement with DAZN to broadcast 23 matches live and free-to-air. This is highly likely to include Atlético Madrid's group stage fixtures and potential knockout matches, including the final if they qualify. Check local listings for exact coverage details on Channel 5, 5USA, and 5ACTION, as well as the My5 streaming service. For example, their first match against PSG is scheduled for 8 PM BST on Sunday, June 15, on Channel 5.
- DAZN: All Atlético Madrid matches, and indeed every game of the tournament, will be streamed live and free on DAZN in the UK. Just sign up for a free account.
Watching in the United States (USA):
Fans in the USA will have comprehensive coverage of Atlético Madrid's pursuit of the title:
- DAZN: All 63 matches, including every Atlético Madrid fixture, will be available to stream live and free on DAZN by simply registering for a free account.
- TNT Sports (TNT, TBS, truTV): As part of a partnership with DAZN, TNT Sports networks will televise 24 matches in English. Atlético Madrid's matches against PSG and Seattle Sounders are confirmed to be on TNT/TBS/truTV. These channels are typically available through cable TV subscriptions and popular live TV streaming services such as Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and Max (which includes TNT and TBS content).
- TelevisaUnivision (Univision, UniMas, TUDN): For Spanish-language coverage, TelevisaUnivision will broadcast matches, including Atlético Madrid's games. These channels are also widely available through various cable and streaming packages.
Other Key International Broadcasters:
While DAZN provides a widespread free option, local broadcasters in specific regions will also offer coverage:
- Australia: Fox Sports / Kayo Sports
- Brazil: CazéTV / Grupo Globo
- France: TF1 (for PSG's debut match and the final)
- Germany: ProSiebenSat.1 (for matches involving German teams)
- Italy: Mediaset (one match per day)
- South America (excluding Brazil and Bolivia): DSports / Disney+
Atlético Madrid's Club World Cup Debut
This marks Atlético Madrid's first appearance in the FIFA Club World Cup. While they boast an impressive European pedigree with multiple La Liga titles and Champions League final appearances, the Club World Cup offers them a new challenge and an opportunity to add global silverware to their illustrious history. Under Diego Simeone's leadership, Atleti is known for its defensive solidity, fierce counter-attacking, and never-say-die attitude, which will make them a compelling team to watch in this tournament.
Be sure to mark your calendars and tune in to witness Atlético Madrid's historic debut and their quest for FIFA Club World Cup glory!
